Growing basil indoors

[sagecirca]

I should state that I am in no way green fingered but it's in my genes I guess as my old man and his old man are and were very keen gardeners.  I was at the shops the other day and bought a little wooden box with 3 metal herb pots.  I quite like the idea of growing a few herbs indoors such as basil which I use a lot for pastas etc. 

Had a quick look on google but thought I'd ask on here if anyone has done something similar.  Speaking to a work colleague there, he suggested buying basil plants therefore I can start using them immediately.  Or should I plant the seeds and start from scratch?

I have no idea about feeding said plants, soil types, whether my pots need to have drainage holes etc...so all hints and tips would be greatly appreciated.

[Wildfisher]

This late in the year I'd buy plants. Basil is not hardy, so if you are planting it outside harden it off then plant it out in July.

[sagecirca]

Thanks guys.  I'll buy the plants from my nearest supermarket.  What do you mean by 'pinch out the tips'? Also, do I need to feed them or is it just water?

[burnie]

This is for tomaotes, but the same principle applies, a bit of Bio or growmore in the pot might help, scrounge it from a gardener rather than buy a lot of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z4qixqLCj0

[sagecirca]

Ah that makes sense!  So by pinch then do I just cut the tip of the plant off or nip it so I decompress the stem?  Sorry probably a daft question but I have never grown anything in my puff before 

Thanks for all the tips lads...much appreciated

[sagecirca]

This is for tomaotes, but the same principle applies, a bit of Bio or growmore in the pot might help, scrounge it from a gardener rather than buy a lot of it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9z4qixqLCj0

Thanks Burnie that explains everything.  Many thanks